A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9256345 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 102469637 epoch_slot_no: 344837 block_no: 9256168 slot_leader_id: 4558133 size: 55207 time: 2023-09-06 21:32:08 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9463c05178cb3209512fffb2bbffe3190cd1d5a40c2585ac494103a8f81fb0eBlock Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1sq2mwyjxq4x8a8xkguduwlg2mqk37nznxyg63dx0jeq50w3c79xs06vq58 op_cert: \xfe2966ffdbed51435c363fcc7021037b780377e7e10e781a21db858f94672b4a op_cert_counter: 16